Vessel Profile

Mercury V

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Story

This work boat was built in 1953 by Turner Boat Works Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On July 2, 1965 this vessel exploded and burned in Jervis Inlet BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1953-1954 she was owned by William D. Jewitt (MO), Horseshoe Bay BC Canada.

In 1954 she was owned by Turner Boat Works Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1954-1959 she was owned by Mercury Water Taxi Ltd., Horseshoe Bay BC Canada.

In 1959-1963 she was owned by Charles M. Grant (MO), Earls Cove BC Canada.

In 1963-1964 she was owned by Jervis Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1964-1965 she was owned by Charles M. Grant (MO), Earls Cove BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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